Coniston Park Coppice Club Campsite

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Glorious Summer

This is an excellent site and more so when the weather is good. The site appeals to families and is well sited for those who wish to enjoy water based leisure with paddle boards, canoes kayaks and sailing dingies with reasonable access to the lakeside. Pleasant walks into Coniston Village and good location for walking generally and the Old Man of Coniston. Cumbria Way passes along lakeside

JohnAndSueH

Reviewed on 06/09/2023 08:55

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Over zealous wardens

We used to come to this site when our children were small with a caravan, it was our first time back on our own. We like the site and the layout ( it’s not called park coppice for nothing) it’s quite a walk to Coniston ( we knew that) and there are some nice pubs there. Now for the negatives, you cannot check in even 1 minute before 10am and the warden who checked me in took about 25 minutes going through everything, I could not stop her , she was very patronising, she more or less said don’t bother asking any questions as it’s all in the pamphlet. I’ve been a member for over 15 years and I’m not stupid. She made it clear by ringing the 5mph speed limit that was strict. This obviously doesn’t apply to kids on bikes screeching about going faster than that ! On day 2 I got a phone call from a different warden saying I had a double adapter in the electric hook up and I had broken the club rules so I must remove immediately( I was out for the day) they obviously have little knowledge of the workings of Vw campervan as most of it runs off the leisure battery I tried to explain this but he wasn’t having it , I said the other hook up was for cooking outside and the other was for the trickle charge for the battery. These pitches are over £40 per night for a couple now , it’s a shame spoiled by over zealous wardens with absolutely no people skills whatsoever.

mishyloo

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Reviewed on 03/09/2023 15:57

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Great site and beautiful area

Lovely site in the woodland, close to Coniston Water which can be accessed from the bottom of the site. We were surprised how peaceful it was, as it was quite busy. Very clean facilities, and a small shop which was well stocked with all the essentials, and much more (including some very nice wine) The approach roads are quite narrow in places so larger outfits may find them quite difficult to manoeuvre. There is a pub serving good food a 20 minute walk away, and there is a takeaway van on site most evenings (pre-booked orders) We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely return

Cadd17

Reviewed on 30/08/2023 15:21

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Amazing site - but with caveats

So the layout of this site is amazing - I've not experienced a site like it before. A variety of pitch types and locations spread across a hill leading down to the lake. On arrival the wardens will give you an idea of which area might suit you best. Facilities are brilliant and there is a large van on site providing fish and chips and pizzas amongst other things (pre-book only - on the day) We had great fish and chips on the Friday night. Convenient - the nearest pub (The Ship) is a 20 minute walk (and Coniston village 30 minutes).

Lets talk about the big issue though - access. Read the instructions - there is only one recommended route in (from the south), and that is still a challenge. Read the reviews by others about what happens if you are unfortunate enough to meet a bus or lorry or caravan on the A5084 between Lowick Green and Torver. We got in and out OK because we didn't meet anything - and we left at 0730 on the Sunday partly because of the torrential rain we'd had since Friday pm, and partly after worrying the whole weekend about the return journey. Someone apparently managed to get in from Ambleside - to this day I've no idea how they got away with it. Note also that you can arrive from 1000 and leave by 1200. Not imposed by the site itself - this is local authority requirements because of the road. What that means in practice however is that if you plan to arrive between 1000 and say 1230, the odds of meeting a rig coming the other way are vastly increased. I don't think many sites have this potential overlap. We planned our arrival for the "standard" 1300+ for this very reason.

Finally - if it rains - and we know it does in the Lakes - being under trees is no blessing. After the rain has stopped, the water continues to fall in accumulated amounts from the tree canopy. We didn't sleep for 2 nights. There must also be an increased risk of damage from falling branches in high winds (which we also had during our stay). Don't get me wrong - this is a tremendous site but one which I think favours motorhomes not caravans.

I wouldn't come in with a motorhome towing a trailer either. That being said, people do - we saw not only very large motorhomes, but also ones towing trailers and cars. Brave souls.

If I had a motorhome I'd not hesitate to return - but towing a caravan? Not again thank you.

Samidad

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Reviewed on 18/07/2023 22:25

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Great location

Friendly staff, great location. No tv, no Wi-Fi when we stayed but lovely walks into Coniston and plenty of pubs, always a plus.

KippfordB10

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Reviewed on 15/07/2023 20:29

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Unusual site, great location, very clean but larger caravans might struggle with approach roads and pitches

This is a beautiful site and I can see why so many return. We received a very warm welcome, the ample toilet and shower facilities are immaculate and there are lovely walks from the site. The site info recommends approaching from the South but even then the last 6 miles are very difficult with a large unit, in our case an 8' wide caravan. The road is very narrow in places and used by coaches, motorhomes and caravans as well as tourist traffic to Coniston and Ambleside. Unusually this site allows arrivals from 10am which increases the chances of meeting an equally wide vehicle coming in the opposite direction. The pitches are a variety of shapes, sizes and inclines and scattered around a huge forested area. Some are in cul-de-sacs and some more like lay-by pitches. We are usually big fans of CAMC's policy of picking your own pitch but on this site its a bit of a headache. Not all the pitches are suitable for larger caravans (despite most being priced as the standard unit plus awning) and the lovely wooded setting means that only a fraction of pitches are visible at a time so we witnessed many caravan owners driving around many times to find a suitable pitch. Frustratingly many of the larger pitches were occupied by the tiniest of camper vans. To summarise, this is a really lovely site and a credit to the wardens, but less suitable for larger units, particularly at high season.

StrettonCrew

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Reviewed on 09/07/2023 21:44

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Lovely Site - would recommend

We've booked this site three times this year so far. We like the fact that it is a walk into town - gets the steps on. Great little pub called The Ship a ten minute walk from the site. Then onwards into Coniston with it's lovely cafes and pubs. My husband particularly likes a pint at The Black Bull. Have now walked Coniston Old Man twice and done a couple of the other Wainwrights in the area. Walk out the bottom of the site and you're soon by the lakeside. Coniston is a lot quieter than it's neighbour Ambleside, also quieter than Keswick and Windermere but I think it's a totally different experience - we love it. Site can be shady with the trees and you'll have to select a pitch if you need a satellite signal. Toilets are always spotless. Love the fact it's open all year round - you can't beat a good walk in the Lakes on a crisp winters day.

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Reviewed on 06/07/2023 20:30

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Brilliant site for Campervan, tight approach roads for Caravans

This site is great for families wanting watersports on the lake, can't fault it if you are in a campervan. However, if you are in a caravan then the approach roads are not easy. I won't be revisiting this site in a hurry with a caravan. Our neighbour said at one of the tight spots he had to pass a coach - wasn't going to happen so he had to unhitch, motor-move the 'van onto someone's drive and let the coach pass. That's the kind of journey that preys on your mind for the return trip all holiday. No TV reception and no WiFi unless you get a top pitch. Another worry was that early arrivals were been let on the site - not good if you meet an oncoming caravan at one of the many tight spots Great site for families but as a couple, I won't choose this again.

cally123

Reviewed on 25/06/2023 13:20

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Lovely

Couldn’t fault this site, brilliant place to have a summer vacation right next to coniston lake ❤️

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Reviewed on 25/05/2023 16:47

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Excellent stay

Having used a few CL sites, this was our first visit to a club site. I can say we were not in any way disappointed. The initial welcome by the staff was superb, VERY friendly and VERY helpful. The site itself was easy to navigate and the pitches, despite being set on a hill, were in the main level. The toilet/shower blocks were immaculate, clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this site as a comfortable base to explore the Lake District.

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Reviewed on 22/04/2023 08:45

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